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Review of Neurodiversity in Publisher’s Weekly

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

The following review of my book Neurodiversity appeared in the April 26, 2010 edition of Publisher's Weekly:  Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences Thomas Armstrong. Da Capo, $26 (288p) ISBN 978-0-7382-1354-5 "Armstrong (7 … Continue reading →

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Dan Agin: A New Review: How Your Early Environment Shaped You

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

"To twist an old quip: Theories come and theories go, the environment remains. The first half of the 20th century was a big bang for the idea that every child was born a blank slate to be shaped by family … Continue reading →

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Experts ponder link between creativity, mood disorders – CNN.com

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

#CNN# –"The works of David Foster Wallace, who committed suicide September 12, are famous for their obsessively observed detail and emotional nuance. David Foster Wallace reportedly battled depression for 20 years. Certain characteristics of his prose — hypersensitivity and constant … Continue reading →

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Children of Bipolar Parents Score Higher on Creativity Test

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Thomas Armstrong

Researchers at Stanford Medical School have demonstrated that children of bipolar parents score higher on a non-verbal creativity test than children of "healthy" parents.  The study compared creativity scores of 40 bipolar parents and 40 offspring (half of whom had bipolar disorder … Continue reading →

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